____ Is the Study of the Rightness or Wrongness of Intentions

question 59

Multiple Choice

____ is the study of the rightness or wrongness of intentions and motives as opposed to the rightness or wrongness of the consequences and is also known as duty- or obligation-based ethics.

• A) Applied ethics
• B) Descriptive ethics
• C) Normative ethics
• D) Deontological ethics

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Definitions:

Digital Rectal Exam

A physical examination method where a healthcare provider inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into the rectum to check for abnormalities.

Biopsy-Proven

Confirmation of a disease or condition by examining a tissue sample removed from a patient's body.

Sensitivity

The ability of a test to correctly identify those with the disease (true positive rate), indicating its reliability in detecting cases.

Infectious Disease

Diseases caused by pathogenic microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungi; can be spread directly or indirectly from one person to another.